Archive for the ‘Mars’ Category

Swinging around out there in space. Considered a hostile environment … Carbon Dioxide atmosphere, frozen water, less gravity, astonishingly beautiful! Smaller than the Earth … What mineral treasures will be found there ?

Mars by Mary P. Williams

The Red Planet … covered with the glow of red iron oxide dust. Close to Earth, yet a tantalizing distance away … a mystery to be reflected upon and studied.

The Red Planet by Mary P. Williams

Mars, named after the Roman god of war, has two “moons” which are named Phobos (panic/fear) and Deimos (terror/dread). Humans have projected their fears and hopes into space … mythic names for these objects in space.

Martian Moons by Mary P. Williams

Phobos and Deimos have a close orbit to Mars … even though they are smaller than our moon they would appear larger if seen from Mars. This is an artistic “guess,” not a scientific fact!

Phobos and Deimos by Mary P. Williams

Whizzing by Mars on October 19th, 2014 is the Comet Sliding Spring. It is a massive ball of “dirty ice” putting on a spectacular show while it sheds bits and pieces into space.

Comet Sliding Spring by Mary P. Williams

Here they are again … the magic moons circling Mars.

The Magic Moons of Mars by Mary P. Williams

For half a century there has been speculation about the possibility of alien life on Mars … is this a whirlwind of sand or two Martians conversing ? ? or ……. ?

Mars Whirlwinds by Mary P. Williams

The burning question for centuries was “Is the Earth the center of the universe?” Has the center (of scientific study) shifted to Mars ?

Is Mars the Center? by Mary P. Williams

Phobos, a moon of Mars, passing in front of the Sun. From photos taken 3 seconds apart revealing … Beauty !

Heidi Beemer has announced that she will be taking a one way trip to Mars sometime between 2023-2035. An amazing stance! She will be conducting scientific research there. She and thousands of other people are competing for the honor of going on a space ship, the Mars One, which is being sponsored by a Dutch Non-profit organization. It will be a one way trip of 7 months to reach Mars. The applicants will be training for 10 years … and then OFF TO MARS !
She will be able to get there … but not able to return to earth.